The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit [Hardcover]

Werner Holzwarth (Author), Wolf Erlbruch (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Since its first publication in 1993, The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit has been charming readers young and old with its unconditionally candid tale that raises bathroom humor to new heights. Splendidly straightforward and comic, it is at first unbelievable and then irresistible.

When Little Mole looks out of his hole one morning—PLOP!—something lands on his head. Whodunit? In this irreverent, forthright mystery, Little Mole questions each of his neighbors, trying to find out whodunit on his head. In the end, with the help of some flies, Little Mole gets his revenge. Now a new generation of readers will enjoy this one-of-a-kind, stinky, and delightful story for the first time.

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About the Author

Werner Holzwarth has worked as an advertising manager and creative director in Germany and a journalist in Bolivia. He is now partner in his own advertising agency.

Wolf Erlbruch began working as an illustrator in 1974 and has since published numerous books for children. A professor at the University of Dusseldorf, he teaches illustration and design.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 22 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Min edition (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081094457X
• ISBN-13: 978-0810944572
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Cats, Dogs & Animals

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4.0 out of 5 stars What kind of Poo is on YOU!, March 10, 2008

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Miss Dahl (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (Hardcover)

You know this book is really cute cause lets face it kids are shameless! They don't blush when they let out a little burp or hide after they pass a little gas most of them think its quite funny so the subject of this book is right up their alley. I think the story is hilarious and done finely in the aspect that its not gross or too graphic. Little Mole pops out of his hole only to be surprised with a little doogie falling plop right on his head and so he sets out on a quest to find the culprit of this mysterious dropping. He interviews a series of animals and finds out what their excrement looks like and in the end does a little dropping of his own. It's a hoot plain and simple and sure to make everyone laugh with its clever descriptions and funny animal expressions!

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the FUNNIEST BOOK!, November 11, 2007

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J. Bliss "blissman" (seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (Hardcover)

I first read this book ten years ago when someone brought it in to work. I laughed so hard I couldn't stop! Then I tried to find it everywhere, bookstores, kids stores, online stores, you name it. Part of the difficulty was remembering its name. I would do an Amazon search from time to time but could never find it. So it was for several years. Now I have a little 1 year old and decided to try my quest again. Lo and behold, The Great Amazon carries it in stock now! So without hesitation I bought it, with Amazon Prime had it delivered 2 days later, and read it to my little guy! It is probably my best kids book next to the Giving Tree and The Stinky Cheese Man. Be sure to find Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady too. But get this book! It's better you don't know what it's about, just get it and then enjoy it's pleasant surprises.

5.0 out of 5 stars A one-of-a-kind children's book, June 10, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (Hardcover)

Written by international journalist Werner Holzwarth, The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit is a most unusual picturebook in that it deals frankly with an oft-avoided topic: fecal matter. When a little mole pokes his head out of his hole one morning, plop! A distinctively shaped turd lands on his head. Discomfited, he marches up to one animal after another, and each demonstrates their innocence by pooping excrement in different shapes and forms. Finally two flies, clue the little mole in, so he can take potty revenge on the real culprit! A one-of-a-kind children's book, and a nice conversation-opener for talking to young children kids about toiletry and responsible (or irresponsible) bathroom hygiene.